Low-E Glazing
Low-E Glazing
How Low-E Glass Works
In the winter, Low-E Glass is designed to work in two ways: First, it transmits
the sun's short-wave energy. This means it allows the sun's energy (which
provides visible light and invisible heat) in through the windows, which helps
heat a home in winter.Second, once the sun's heat is inside a home, the coating
works to reduce the amount of heat transferred through the glass to the colder
exterior. As a result, less of this heat, as well as the heat produced by a
furnace, is transmitted back through the glass to the outside, helping to reduce
heating bills in winter.In
the summer, heat enters a house through ordinary clear glass to the cooler
interior. This happens in two ways: first, through direct short-wave sunlight;
and second, by long-wave radiation generated by sidewalks,driveways, and other
elements which have absorbed heat from the sun. Low-E Glass effectively reduces
this unwanted radiant heat gain by reflecting a significant portion of long-wave
radiation back to the outside, helping to keep homes cooler and reduce cooling
costs in summer.
 Reduction of Heat Loss in Winter
Low-E Glass reduces heat loss to the cold outdoors by dramatically reducing radiant heat transfer and actually reflecting interior heat back into the room.
A Source of Free Energy
In addition to its low U-value, Low-E Glass has a high shading coefficient. Compared to other low-E glass products with lower shading coefficients, Low-E Glass allows more of the sun's rays to enter a home as solar energy to be converted into usable heat in winter.
Reduced Heat Gain in Summer
The same effect of keeping interior heat inside in the winter helps reduce the flow of hot outside air into the cooler interior in summer.
Lower Utility Bills
The bottom line is that Low-E Glass helps reduce the number of heating and cooling BTUs needed to keep a house at a comfortable temperature. That means furnace and air-conditioning systems work less, and that can add up to significant energy savings.
Reduction of UV Rays
Low-E Glass significantly reduces
transmission of the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays, one of the leading causes of premature fading and degradation
of fabrics, upholstery and carpeting.
Comfort
Consumers want comfort and savings. No one enjoys sitting near a cold, drafty window in winter. Low-E Glass works to raise the inside glass surface temperature in winter, to help minimize cold spots and keep homeowners more comfortable.
Larger Window Areas
Because Low-E Glass is an energy-efficient, high performance glass, architects,
builders, and homeowners have the freedom to incorporate larger window and glass areas in their designs, without the resulting excessive energy costs.
Appearance
Todays' Low-E Glass is color-neutral. Homeowners can enjoy the great looks as well as the great performance of windows made with Low-E Glass.
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